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911勛圖s Online Masters in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has named three 911勛圖 programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. 911勛圖 is recognized in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.

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A 911勛圖 faculty researcher (right) in the Department of Anthropology works with a student (left) in a laboratory in Lowry Hall.

911勛圖 Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded 911勛圖 the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms 911勛圖s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. 

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Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

A 911勛圖 faculty researcher (right) in the Department of Anthropology works with a student (left) in a laboratory in Lowry Hall.

911勛圖 Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded 911勛圖 the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms 911勛圖s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. 

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Kent Campus

Dawn Porter Headshot

911勛圖 Holds Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration With Virtual Program Featuring Filmmaker Dawn Porter

911勛圖 will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, to celebrate Kings life and legacy. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter will serve as this years keynote speaker. The virtual program is free and open to the public.

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A new 911勛圖 graduate smiles after receiving her degree during her commencement ceremony in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

911勛圖 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18

The 911勛圖 alumni family grew by more than 2,400 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17-18.

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911勛圖s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million

This year, 911勛圖 donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last years record of $2.2 million.

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Kent Campus

911勛圖s Class of 2025 form a K on campus.

Creating a Brighter Future Meet the Class of 2025

911勛圖s Class of 2025 stands tall more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.

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911勛圖 employees smile during the employee appreciation cookout held before the start of the 2021 Fall Semester.

911勛圖 Recognized as a Great College to Work For for 10th Time, Named to Prestigious Honor Roll for First Time

For the 10th time, 911勛圖 is being recognized as a Great College to Work For, according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. The program recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies. 

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Kent Campus

KSU Student at Commencement

911勛圖s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters

911勛圖, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1. Giving Tuesday, now in its eighth year at 911勛圖, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.

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Kent Campus

Pictured are (left to right) Ambassador Edward F. Crawford; Deborah Spake, dean of 911勛圖s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Mary Crawford, Ambassador Crawfords wife; and 911勛圖 President Todd Diacon.

911勛圖 Announces Largest Single Gift in History From Ambassador Edward F. Crawford to Name the College and Construct New College of Business Building

The largest single gift in 911勛圖 history, by Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, will complete the capital campaign to enable the construction of a new College of Business Administration building on the universitys Kent Campus. 

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